About the Position

The Senior Accountant is well-organized and a motivated team player with a solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The ability to apply GAAP to standards and moderately complex business transactions. This role supports financial decisioning by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data. Must possess the curiosity to analyze trends and investigate variances while fully understanding and adhering to internal procedures and external regulations. Ensure high-quality financial reporting by analyzing and properly recording source transactions and the preparing financial statements and related schedules. The Senior Accountant also collaborates with and supports internal teams, external auditors, vendors, and customers. 

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end accounting close processes and produce financial statements. 
• Ensure financial records are maintained and in compliance with GAAP.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations as assigned and ensure account balances are properly stated and supported by underlying transactions.
• Resolve any reconciliation differences in a timely manner.
• Collect and analyze revenue source data and then perform process to generate, audit, and deliver customer invoices.
• Act as a liaison with other departments or subsidiaries to request information and ask questions to ensure proper accounting.
• Quickly learns complex processes and procedures; and effectively prioritizes tasks to satisfy deadlines.
• Review, validate, and reconcile sales tax and ensure reporting/payment deadlines are met.
• Manage Avalara system to ensure proper alignment with required Sales and Use Tax and our NetSuite Accounting system.
• Organize and manage critical files related to Sales and Use Tax project.
• Take the initiative in thought leadership, innovation, and creativity
• Represent the company at conferences and networking events
• Adheres to all Meridian Cooperative corporate policies and procedures
• Travel as required
• Any additional responsibilities assigned by management

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree with concentration in Accounting or Finance
• 5 plus years of applicable experience
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, with emphasis on Excel
• Ability to quickly adapt and multi-task in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong communication and follow-up skills
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus
• Experience with Sales & Use Tax and VDA filings a plus

What We Offer:

• Outstanding Medical/Dental/Vision that starts on the first day of employment.  
• Education/Training Reimbursement
• On-Site Education Courses 
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health/Wellness Reimbursement (fitness tracking device one-time up to $300)
• Excellent Life Insurance & Disability 
• Vacation:  22 days of accrued time off (no waiting period).  9 holidays which include the day after Thanksgiving & Christmas Eve.   Up to 240 hours of vacation time can rollover to the following year. 
• Volunteer Time: 8 hours per year 
• Retirement:  very robust 401K employees are 100% vested in the Company-funded employer basic contributions from the date they enter the plan.  The Company will match 100% of each dollar you contribute on the first five percent (5%) of eligible compensation that you contribute to your account.  Employer basic contribution eligibility occurs on the first day of the month following the employee’s completion of one year of continuous service (contribution of 4-11% of base salary based on years of service). 

In addition to a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision plan, and matching 401(k), also offer: 

• Relaxed Dress Code 
• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedules
• In-Office Gym 

About Us:

We were formed in 1976 by a group of Electric Membership Cooperatives with a vision for a single enterprise solution provider to serve data processing, IT, and operational needs to cooperatives, public utility districts, and municipal utilities. Through carefully curated acquisitions and partnerships, Meridian Cooperative has unified multiple leading-edge companies under its umbrella in order to truly execute that vision. Today, the Meridian Suite serves over 500 utilities across the country with industry leading enterprise software solutions.